Converting 2.09985 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.09985 to a fraction

Result

2.09985 =
41997
20000
Mixed number:
2
1997
20000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.09985 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.09985 × 100000 = 209985

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.09985 =

209985
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 209985 and 100000.

GCD(209985, 100000) = 5

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

209985
100000

=

209985 ÷ 5
100000 ÷ 5

=

41997
20000
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